Habitat Restoration & Protection Database
Project Details
Platts Mill Dam Removal
Project Name
Platts Mill Dam Removal
City/Town/Village
Waterbury
Site Name
Platts Mill Dam
Waterbody
Naugatuck River
Habitat View
| Habitat | Acres | Miles | Feet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverine Migratory Corridors | 3.70 | 0.00 | |
| TOTAL | 0.00 | 3.70 | 0.00 |
Degradation Description
A dam in the Naugatuck River in Waterbury obstructs fish passage.
Cause of Degradation
Dam blocks fish passage
Restoration Technique
Dam Notching/Breaching/Partial Removal
Project Partners
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Planning & Standards Division
Partners Organization
Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection - Inland Fisheries Division
Partners Organization
City of Waterbury
Completed